Ch 10 Review

The adoption of practices that either preserve or improve the condition of Earth for future generations.

• biodegradable

• composting

• ecofriendly

• sustainability

A measure of the amount of energy needed to move food from its point of harvest to its fi nal destination.

• food miles

• ecofriendly

• composting

• reusable

The variety of forms of animal and plant life

in a particular area.

• energy efficient

• sustainability

• recycling

• biodiversity

Plants grown from seeds that have been unchanged for several to many generations.

• heirloom variety

• energy efficient

• sustainability

• recycling

Products or practices that do not damage the environment.

• reusable

• ecofriendly

• low-flow aerators

• biodegradable

Equipment and systems that use less energy to perform work than conventional alternatives.

• composting

• ecofriendly

• energy efficient

• biodegradable

A device that reduces the amount of water that comes from a faucet while directing the water stream.

• food miles

• low-flow aerators

• sustainability

• composting

The process by which some food and other organic matter decay to form a highly fertile growing substance.

• biodiversity

• composting

• recycling

• reusable

Ability of something to be broken down into harmless products by living things such as worms, insects, and bacteria.

• biodegradable

• food miles

• ecofriendly

• composting

An item that can be repurposed and kept out of the waste stream.

• food miles

• reusable

• sustainability

• ecofriendly